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Add 84/80 and 63/75

1st number: 1 4/80, 2nd number: 63/75

84/80 + 63/75 is 189/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    84/80 = 84 × 15/80 × 15 = 1260/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    63/75 = 63 × 16/75 × 16 = 1008/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1200 + 1008/1200 = 1260 + 1008/1200 = 2268/1200
  5. 2268/1200 simplified gives 189/100
  6. So, 84/80 + 63/75 = 189/100
    In mixed form: 189/100

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